Women's Day Off
Saturday, 24 October 2026in 71 days
Women's Day Off (Kvennafrídagurinn), 24 October, commemorates the historic 1975 strike when around 90% of Icelandic women stopped work for a day to demonstrate the value of women's labour. The action made world headlines and has been repeated several times since, with women walking out at the exact time they stop being paid relative to men.
Coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 October 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | 24 October 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | 24 October 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | 24 October 2029 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | 24 October 2030 | Thursday |
| 2031 | 24 October 2031 | Friday |
Questions & answers
- When is Women's Day Off 2026?
- Women's Day Off 2026 falls on Saturday, 24 October 2026.
- When is Women's Day Off 2027?
- Women's Day Off 2027 falls on Sunday, 24 October 2027.
- Is Women's Day Off a public holiday in Iceland?
- No, Women's Day Off is not a public holiday in Iceland - it is an observance, so shops and workplaces stay open.